Wasa by Corel

[Kageecanuck]

Well its time for a new project. I’ve had this model in the box for a couple years, bought it off eBay at a bargain price. Started by placing all the ribs in place making sure they all fit well and trimming where needed and then gluing in place. Followed by making sure all the deck pieces fit perfectly and then gluing them in place. And off we go

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[Kageecanuck]

Next up I photocopied the templates for the top curve and side curve on these blocks, then sawed the curve off both sides and removed excess until I achieved the right curves. I’ll need more work to get all the curves and angles perfect before gluing in place.

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[Kageecanuck]

Before planking can begin I painted and then cut the channel piece 20 mm long and glued in place to later hold the dummy cannons

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[Uwek]

I am sure, that we can expect here a very interesting building log. I remember your Mary Rose model.....
I will follow with big interest

 

[Kageecanuck]

In order to start planking I needed to know where to stop at the bow of the ship so I needed to fix the front doors etc and do a little planking of that deck first. While I was making doors I decided to make all the deck doorways. I glued 2/2 strips to a thin piece of plywood and stained them red also cut out door frames from beechwood and painted them yellow. Hinges and door handles were constructed from leftovers from other models ( never throw anything away) I think they turned out ok. After I was done I discovered that the kit provided doors. Maybe should read the instructions more! Also made sure the masts fit correctly into their places. Now ready for the first planks

 

[Charles QC]

I have see a long time ago a modeller build the Corel Wasa
In the end and after resolve some tiny problem came out as a real beauty your beginning is on the right track (My 5cent)
Here a link to someone that did the Wasa scratches 1:50 that might interest you
https://sites.google.com/site/clayton707/vasa1628

 

[Kageecanuck]

As Always the first plank is always the hardest. Corel Has notches showing where to leave a gap between the planks in order to accommodate the openings for the guns and you put the first planks above and below and fill it in laterally has notches showing where to leave a gap between the planks in order to accommodate the openings for the guns and you put the first planks above and below and fill it in later

 

[Kageecanuck]

Progress on the first planking

 

[md1400cs]

Very nice start. I spent a long time building this same Corel example - sure brings back memories
I will follow along as well - This kit is a bit too expensive IMO - good find on Ebay !!

Cheers,

 

[Kageecanuck]

First planking done. Now to sand and smooth

 

[Charles QC]

One Plank at the time

 

[Kageecanuck]

Completely sanded and pretty good shape for second planking to begin

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Looking great so far!

 

[Dave Teel]

I had a great time building the same corel model 20 years ago

 

[Jimsky]

I really like the progress, she is taking the shape, and shape is gorgeous!

 

[Kageecanuck]

I had a great time building the same corel model 20 years agoView attachment 111675

Beautiful build Hope mine looks half as good when she’s done!

 

[Uwek]

This is really a good basis for the second planking - Good Luck for this important working step

 

[Charles QC]

Nice hull
You did it well good work

 

[Norway]

Good starting point for planking number two, we are watching the development, thank you.

 

[Kageecanuck]

Started the second planking. Corel makes it easy as first planks are mostly all different sizes 2by3mm then .6by4mm then followed by the same then 1by4mm through the cannon ports the back to the 2 by 3mm planks as so on. Takes a bit of thinking away and just get down to the doing!